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Pentagon labels Chinese electric car maker BYD as state actor
The Pentagon's published list further describes BYD as a “military-civil fusion contributor to the Chinese defense industrial base because it is affiliated with MIIT and because it resides in or is affiliated with a military-civil fusion…
Electric vehicle giant BYD predicts 80% of China car sales will soon be electric
BYD expects China's electric vehicle market to grow further, Executive Vice President Stella Li told CNBC on Monday. Li's statements come as Chinese demand for gas-powered cars has slowed on rising fuel costs, and as BYD halted a protracted sales…
Why electric cars and robot makers are being linked to China's military
The Pentagon has expanded a list of Chinese companies it says are linked to Beijing's military, adding some of the country's best-known technology and consumer brands and potentially paving the way for future investment restrictions and sanctions.
Mexico unveils Olinia Uno, its first electric vehicle
June 9 (UPI) -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum unveiled Olinia Uno, the first electric vehicle designed and developed in her country as part of a strategy to promote technological innovation and strengthen domestic industry. The announcement…
£1.3bn electric car sales boost as rising fuel costs accelerate switch to EVs
British car buyers have spent an estimated £1.3 billion more on electric cars in the 100 days since the Iran conflict began, compared to last year, as rising fuel prices appear to have accelerated the UK's shift towards battery-powered…
Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD as aiding Chinese military
The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses, including the tech giant Alibaba, electric car maker BYD and search engine Baidu, to its list of Chinese military companies, preventing them from getting U.S. defense contracts. The list…
Electric Vehicle Sales India May 2026: Passenger, Two-Wheeler, Three-Wheeler Growth
India's electric vehicle market witnessed a significant surge in May 2026, with retail sales of passenger vehicles jumping over 81 per cent and two-wheelers increasing by nearly 63 per cent, driven by strong performances from key manufacturers like…
Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD as aiding Chinese military - KXL
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses, including the tech giant Alibaba, electric car maker BYD and search engine Baidu, to its list of Chinese military companies, preventing them from getting U.S.
Opinion | China's EV giants are breathing new life into Europe's ailing car industry
From Sunderland to Spain, Chinese manufacturers are revitalising idle factories and investing where traditional European carmakers are pulling back. Chinese carmakers are rapidly transforming from export-oriented manufacturers into embedded…
Magna Chief Urges Auto Industry Adopt More Flexibility, Earlier
Magna CEO Swamy Kotagiri addresses an Automotive Press Association event on Tuesday. The CEO of major automotive supplier Magna International said Tuesday the industry needs to get more flexible and earlier. “There is no single…
Rivian starts deliveries of its all-important R2 SUV
Rivian began officially handing over the first R2 SUVs to paying customers on Tuesday, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the buzzy all-electric automaker as it tries to reach mass-market scale. Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe has said…
Pentagon adds Alibaba, others to list of Chinese companies that can't get U.S. defense contracts
Washington — The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses, including tech giant Alibaba, electric car maker BYD and search engine Baidu, to its list of Chinese military companies, preventing them from getting U.S. defense…
The Real Reason People Don't Think There Are Enough EV Chargers
If you ask the average person why they are hesitant to buy an electric vehicle, a common answer is charging anxiety. There is a widespread perception that America's public charging infrastructure is a barren wasteland, leaving drivers terrified of…
Pentagon blacklists Alibaba and BYD from defense contracts
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses, including the tech giant Alibaba, electric car maker BYD and search engine Baidu, to its list of Chinese military companies, preventing them from getting U.S. defense…
Magna CEO Has Requests For Automakers, Investors In Quick Pivot Market
Magna International CEO Swami Kotagiri makes a presentation to the Automotive Press Association at the company's U.S. headquarters in Troy, Michigan, June 9, 2026. The head of one of the world's biggest automotive suppliers understands investors'…
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